I have a 95 Maxima that occasionally stalls when I come to a stop. The check engine light was on so I hooked it up to an OD2 sensor and it gave the following 7 codes: P 1320 - Distributor Signal Interrupt PO 400 - EGR Flow PO 150 - O2 Sensor Bank 2 Sensor 1 (it gave the code twice) PO 325 - Knock Sensor B1 PO 305 - Cyl 5 Misfire P 1400 - Differential PO2 Feedback EGR Circuit Low - Input I had a mechanic replace the Fuel Injector on 5, the IAC, and the EGR. I also had him clean out the throttle body, and I cleaned the MAF sensor myself. It still stalls. Hot or cold, snowing or raining. Right before it stalls, the interior lights go very dim, the engine starts coughing, the car starts shuddering and then I hear the <beep beep> of the car telling me it is dead. A couple of times I've found that the battery is dead so I jump it and then it seems to hold a charge, although it seems weak. Any suggestions? A Nissan mechanic told me I might need to replace the whole ECU. Others on this forum with similar problems have suggested the wire harness might be to blame, or that the MAF sensor would need to be replaced instead of just cleaned.

SOURCE: Check Engine Light 1996 Nissan Maxima

There is a silver box underneath the center console, just to the right of the gas pedal.

Pull off the plastic cover (it has two plastic fasteners. It will go back on).

Peel back the plastic film covering the screw.

Put the key in and turn the ignition switch on, but do not strt the car (all the warning indicator lights should go on).

Turn the screw all the way clockwise for two or three seconds and turn turn it back. Repeat just to be sure.

Turn the key off. When you turn the key back on the Check Engine light should be off.

Replace the plastic film over the screw and replace the plastic panel.

SOURCE: I have a 1998 Nissan

What i did is remove the check engine bulb coz even if you change the knock sensor the light will still go on coz our engine is a bit old.

SOURCE: 1997 Nissan Altima with idle jump

The description sounds like a technical Service Bulletin Nissan came out with on your car. It fits your description to a "T".
However, the codes you are getting are not what the service bulletin reports. The code they say it sets is DTC 0400 which relates to an irregular EGR operation, causing a problem where it will not maintain an idle or Will idle roughly. There is not a recall campaign on this item.

As far as misfire problems: Nissan had a service bulletin out on problem ECM's which caused this problem. Check with your local dealer. This may possibly be covered under warranty.
The reference number is NTB97-026 The bulletin was issued March,12,1997 There was no recall on this item.
Good luck to both of you.

SOURCE: Nissan Maxima 1996 issues-sensors

Dear Gandhi
1) You better check the 'Idle control relay' - and pray this is not your computer - who may be shorted ( The Computer that govern all elec. functions in the car - is also getting signals from your Mothor Mounts' to ensure a more balanced ride' If one or more of the Motor Mounts ( There are 3 ) are defective - they send a signal to the computer - and the yellow light ( Check engine soon) - will appear'
2) A Computer can only be fixed by a Nissan dealer ( est. $750 ) 3) The Idle control valve - can be adjusted too ( Again - by a Nissan Dealer only .
4) It is NOT an easy problem nor cheap . In short - your best bet is with the dealer - and ask them for a diagnostic ONLY ( est. $100 ) Don't tell the dealer what YOU think or did .......just tell them the 'Yellow light comes on' .......they'll take it from there.
Sorry I don't have better news today .

Best of luck
David

SOURCE: Vehicle: 1998 Nissan Pathfinder

Hello,
When the MAF on most vehicles reach a point of preventing the engine from starting, you can usually just unplug it and the engine will start. If that doesn't work-
You may want to try having the O2 sensor, ( Oxygen sensor ), checked. It works with other components of the emission system and can cause similar symptoms as the MAF, including preventing the engine from starting.

Donnie

Testimonial: "Other similar issues are the cam position sensor, which is located inside the distributor. It's easier to just replace the distributor."